"This may continue along the Queensland coast over the next few months," the spokesperson said.

"The shearwaters are on their annual migration from northern Russia to rookeries in Victoria and South Australia. Unfortunately, the birds can succumb to exhaustion along the way."

In response to the dead turtle sighting, the spokesperson said at this stage EHP has received no reports of a dead turtle on Kinka Beach.

"While efforts are made to assist stranded marine wildlife if the animal is alive, it may not be possible for rangers to attend all reports, particularly if the animal is deceased or in a remote location," the spokesperson said.